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A leading veterinary practice is seeking a Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their dynamic team in Ashford, Kent. This pivotal role combines advanced nursing care and strong leadership skills, offering an opportunity to guide clinical standards and elevate patient care. Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a commitment to team development and client support.
Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse
Location: Ashford, Kent
Play a pivotal role in a modern, practice providing leading veterinary care
Deliver advanced nursing care in a high-spec environment
highly competitive package with exceptional benefits and support
A rare opportunity has opened for a Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse to step into a pivotal leadership role. This is more than just a nursing role – it’s a chance to guide, shape, and elevate clinical standards in a highly supportive, collaborative team dynamic.
This position combines hands-on nursing excellence with team leadership and operational oversight. Working closely with clinical directors and practice leaders, the Senior RVN will:
Lead nursing staff: Coordinate workflows, supervise day-to-day operations, and ensure best-in-class inpatient and surgical care
Mentor and train: Support student nurses and care assistants, enhancing their clinical growth
Maintain standards: Ensure adherence to clinical protocols, infection control, and patient safety across departments
Act as client liaison: Ensure pet owners are informed, supported, and confident in the care their pets receive
Model professionalism: Represent the team’s values through compassionate service and outstanding nursing practice
You’ll also deputise for the Head Nurse during periods of absence, offering an excellent career progression pathway.
This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants to lead by example – both clinically and culturally and is required to bridge the gap between the clinical and none clinical team
Advanced inpatient care and peri-op support
Surgical and medical nursing
Workflow and rota coordination
Clinical auditing and infection control
Coaching junior team members
Client education and complaint resolution
Operational oversight of hospital procedures
Ready to Apply?
Contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email your CV to l.stewart@purovets.com
Know someone who would be perfect? Refer and receive £250 for a successful candidate (T&Cs apply).
Quote Ref: JOB-53425